B-1B SQUADRONS
Abstract
This program provides RDT&E AF funding for the B-1B modernization program. The modernization program addresses potential aircraft grounding issues and provides new and improved capabilities to the B-1B weapon system that require significant hardware and software development and testing. In addition, the modernization program addresses reliability and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) deficiencies to prevent future grounding of B-1B aircraft. B-1B grounding items are addressed in the following efforts: Central Integrated Test System (CITS) upgrade, Radar Reliability and Maintainability Improvement Program (RMIP), Vertical Situational Display Upgrade (VSDU), and Inertial Navigation System (INS) upgrade. B-1B improvement efforts include, but are not limited to, the development of the Fully Integrated Data Link (FIDL), ALQ-161A Preprocessor Avionics Control Unit (PACU) software re-host/development, and Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar study. FIDL integrates Link-16 and Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) data links along with upgraded displays for improved connectivity to command and control authorities and for enhancements to targeting and weapons management. Upgrades to the B-1B training systems are included in the modernization program to keep the training systems current with the aircraft configuration. In addition, program funds cover engineering/planning studies, related engineering efforts, and initiatives for future weapon system enhancements, including efforts to improve weapon system operational capabilities, safety, supportability, maintainability, reliability, and total ownership cost. All B-1B development programs support planned requirements for unique identification in their production phases. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 0101126F_7_3600_PB_2012
- Change Summary Explanation
- FY 2012: Program increased by $26.738M to support continued development of Vertical Situational Display Unit (VSDU) and other B-1B Modernization development efforts.
- Service Agency Name
- Air Force
Entities
Organizations
- United States Air Force
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